Definition of Linotypist. Meaning of Linotypist. Synonyms of Linotypist

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Definition of Linotypist

LinotypistLinotype Lin"o*type, n. [See Line; Type.] (Print.)
(a) A kind of typesetting machine which produces castings,
each of which corresponds to a line of separate types. By
pressing upon keys like those of a typewriter the
matrices for one line are properly arranged; the
stereotype, or slug, is then cast and planed, and the
matrices are returned to their proper places, the whole
process being automatic.
(b) The slug produced by the machine, or matter composed in
such lines. -- Lin"o*typ`ist, n.